Note: Please remember this demand table is just a guide to give you the most bang for your buck, whilst trying to get your foot in the door. If you had your heart set on a certain occupation and it displays a red demand, don’t let us put you off. Just be aware of it and know that you may have to work harder, longer or smarter to get your way in and possibly to have a fall back plan. As we said the demand tables are just a guide, meaning they are a generalisation and will vary from project to project, site to site, location to location etc.

Carpenter Jobs
Carpenter jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Carpentry (4 year apprenticeship). Carpenters repair, refurbish, construct, erect, install and finish timber and metal structures. Carpenters work in the building and construction industry, mainly on residential and commercial buildings.

Builder Jobs
Builder jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate IV in Building & Construction. A Builder is a Licensed Carpenter.

Formworker Jobs
Formworker jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework (4 year apprenticeship). Form workers erect and dismantle formwork to suspended slabs, columns, beams & walls. Formworkers carry out general demolition of minor building structures, work in the building & construction industries.

Concreter Jobs
Concreter jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Concreting (4 year apprenticeship). As a Concreter you place, spread, compact, finish and cure concrete for all kinds of structures including commercial and domestic buildings, industrial floorings, tunnels, bridges and roads.

Bricklayer Jobs
Bricklayer jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Bricklaying (4 year apprenticeship). A Bricklayer lays bricks/blocks in mortar to build and repair walls, foundations, arches, partitions, piers and other structures in the building and construction industries.

Steelfixer Jobs
Steelfixer jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Steelfixing (2 year apprenticeship). Steel Fixers place reinforcement steel in footing trenches, on framework and on-ground slabs in preparation for the concrete pour. The reinforced steel gives the concrete strength. If the reinforced steel is not adequate or missing, the concrete structure will crack and collapse. Steel Fixers work in building and construction industries.

Instrumentation Tech Jobs
Instrumentation Tech jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control or Certificate IV in Electrical/Instrumentation (5 year apprenticeship or 18 month add on if you’re already an electrician). E/I Techs are Electricians plus an Instrumentation Fitter, in this trade you install, repair, calibrate, maintain and commission transmitters, valves, metering equipment to automatically control and monitor instrumentation apparatus.

High Voltage Electrician Jobs
High Voltage Electrician jobs generally require you to complete the High Voltage Operations Course. HV Electricians are qualified Electricians that work on high voltage apparatus consisting of Transformers, Breakers, Motors and switching of 1000Vac or more.

Welder Jobs
Welder jobs generally require you to complete a Tafe Module. Welders or 2nd class Welders, generally work in a workshop to join and repair metal products and structures by using stick welder, mig or tig welders.

Fitter, Turner and Machinist Jobs
Fitter, Turner and Machinist jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Focus (4 year apprenticeship). Fitter, Turner and Machinist tradesman work in heavy industries, they manufacture products using small hand and power tools, larger tools such as lathes, presses, grinders and fit mechanical parts to pumps, valves and other apparatus.

Pipe Fitter Jobs
Is a Fitter that has experience with maintaining, repairing and installing piping systems.

Heavy Duty Fitter Jobs Is a Fitter that has experience with Heavy Duty applications.

Painter Jobs
Painter jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (4 year apprenticeship). Painters work in homes, commercial sites and industrial sites applying techniques to achieve a desired finish to a surface.

Storeman Jobs
Storeman jobs generally require you to complete the Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) (Forklift Licence required). A Warehouse / Storeman’s role is to organise the warehouse, organise dispatch and receive operations & document, order and store new stock.